Washington County

GA · Pop. 39,440 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in GA with a population of approximately 39,440.

$/Acre: $1,327

Property Tax: 0.92%

Growing Season: 241 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 29.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.92%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax5.68%

Cost of Living Index101.4

Median Household Income$56,585

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,327

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale1269

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season241 days

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,736 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K523

Property Crime /100K732

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate